Have you ever seen a cuter critter? Meet the red-eyed crocodile skink. Growing ~10 in (25 cm) long, it can be found in the rainforests of Papua New Guinea. Like a crocodile, this reptile has armored skin to protect it from foes. Its diet includes insects like flies & mealworms.
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Australia and Papua New Guinea have signed a major mutual defense treaty mainly intended to offset China’s expanding military clout in the South Pacific and prevent it from projecting power in the area. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/06/asia-pacific/politics/australia-papua-new-guinea-defense-treaty-signed/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #papuanewguinea #australia #defense #china #indopacific
Japan's government has pledged to give heavy machinery for disaster relief worth ¥400 million ($2.73 million) to Papua New Guinea under its official security assistance program. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/17/japan/official-security-assistance-to-papua-new-guinea/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #papuanewguineajapanrelations #papuanewguinea #defense #china
Australia and Papua New Guinea have postponed signing a major mutual defense treaty, Canberra’s latest stumble as it seeks to counterbalance Beijing’s expanding presence and clout in the Pacific region. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/17/asia-pacific/politics/australia-papua-new-guinea-defense-treaty/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #australia #indopacific #papuanewguinea #defense #china #anthonyalbanese #jamesmarape
